Khelo India builds the foundation for a sporting powerhouse

August 11, 2026 4:51 PM

Khelo India builds the foundation for a sporting powerhouse

India’s emergence as a confident sporting nation is no longer a distant aspiration. It is becoming a visible reality, powered by sustained investment, institutional reforms and a determined effort to identify and nurture talent from every corner of the country. The Narendra Modi government’s Khelo India initiative has played a pivotal role in this transformation, moving India’s sporting policy beyond the traditional focus on medals towards building a comprehensive ecosystem for sporting ex...

The making of a sporting nation: How Khelo India is powering India’s rise to global sporting excellence

August 3, 2026 6:52 PM

The making of a sporting nation: How Khelo India is powering India’s rise to global sporting excellence

India's sporting landscape is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, driven by sustained government investment, grassroots talent development, modern sports infrastructure and a long-term vision to establish the country among the world's leading sporting nations. The latest milestone in this journey came with the Union Cabinet's approval of the revamped Khelo India Scheme, which, along with enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs), carries a combi...